12 Sunday Roast spots in Tyne and Wear
The perfect Sunday in the winter is spent cosy, nestling into the colder weather. The perfect way to do this is by having a roast. All the trimmings and a discussion of the right amount of gravy. Listed below is some of our favourite spots across Tyne and Wear. All options listed you can access via Metro.
- The Broad Chare
Situated near Newcastle Quayside, The Broad Chare offers all the best bits of a traditional alehouse. They thrive on having a genuine warmth and are included in the Top 50 Gastro Pubs list. A proper pub, with a proper roast.
The closest Metro station is Manors.
- The Salt House
Extremely popular with dog walkers, The Salthouse is at the heart of Seaburn’s coastline, a bustling eatery that adds something special to the area. Serving a traditional Sunday lunch and Sunday sharing platter, The Salt House do a roast as it should be, so get the family together without having to do the washing up!
The closest Metro station is Seaburn.
- Brinkburn Street Brewery
Chefs at the Brinkburn Street Brewery prepare their Sunday roasts using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, blending bold ideas and the best ingredients together. Their ‘Slow Sunday’s’ menu features a roast with all the trimmings, excellent vegan options as well as smaller options available for kids or those with smaller appetites. It’s born and brewed in Byker.
The closest Metro station is Byker.
- Spent Grain
If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere and an enjoyable dining experience, look no further than Spent Grain in Sunderland city centre. Their Sunday roast is available on a Sunday 12:00-16:00 and will not disappoint.
The closest Metro station is Sunderland.
- How do you do?
Arguably most well-known for their Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea, ‘How do you do?’ are also top tier at their Sunday Roasts, featuring a vegan option alongside a variety of meats, have one or three! There is a real fire and dogs are welcome, making it the perfect retreat from the frosty Tyneside air. In North Shields on the Fish Quay, it’s a great end of the week outing.
The closest Metro station is North Shields.
- The River View
A mouth-watering Sunday dinner can be found at The River View, choose from succulent beef, traditional chicken, tender pork loin with crackling or honey roast gammon. Served with all the trimmings and of course gravy.
The closest Metro station is South Shields.
- The Badger
The Badger has a menu full of hearty favourites and country pub classics. Their Sunday menu hosts a selection of hand-carved meats, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
A Sunday well spent brings a week of content, and there isn’t a better occasion than a roast at The Badger.
The closest Metro station is Airport.
- The Tanners Arms
An award-winning, plate-filling, meat-stacked monster (Includes veggie and vegan options too!) sets up a Sunday afternoon in style. The Tanners Arm located under Byker Bridge is an unmissable spot. It is highly recommended to book and there could even be a little wait for you to get in, if you do, you won’t regret it.
The closest Metro station is Manors.
- Blackfriars
Enjoy 21st century dining in a 13th century friary. Go special this Sunday, with a range of classic Sunday roast dishes that use the highest quality ingredients. A special shout-out if you are going non-traditional for your Sunday dinner with the Grilled North Shields cod, a taste of the sea right in the city centre.
The closest Metro station to Blackfriars is Central station.
- The Brandling Arms
Situated in the centre of Newcastle’s popular Gosforth district, set back from the hustle and bustle of its buzzing high street; The Brandling Arms combines the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm. Offering a classic Sunday roast as well as a sharing platter featuring 3 meats, pigs in blankets and stuffing, a scrumptious Sunday.
The closest Metro station is South Gosforth.
The Old Fox
Across the Tyne, into Gateshead, is The Old Fox in Felling. A good value Sunday lunch with real fires and nice lighting that gives the perfect cosy and relaxed atmosphere. A fantastic spot with friendly staff and a local community feel.
The closest Metro station is Felling.
- Mambo Wine and Dine
Mambo is a family-owned restaurant based in South Shields. The team is passionate about creating wonderful food with food all hand prepared on-site by their chefs using the freshest ingredients. For the Sunday dinner, you will be delighted with trimmings like the honey-roasted carrots or the garlic and thyme roast potatoes. This Sunday roast is truly the main event.
The closest Metro station is South Shields.